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Tuesday, Dec. 8th, 2026

7-10pm Tue. Dec. 8

Open mic

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

7:30-9:30pm Tue. Dec. 8

The Hot Club of Duluth

Join us in the underground speakeasy every Tuesday night from 7:30-9:30pm for live Gatsby/1920’s Jazz by local band, The Hot Club of Duluth. Also featuring classic silent films up on the big screen. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. The Hot Club of Duluth is a local band that is dedicated to the performance of music of the Golden Age of Jazz. Bringing hot jazz to the people all winter long.

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Wednesday, Dec. 9th, 2026

6-9pm Wed. Dec. 9

Open mic

Wussow's Concert Cafe 324 N. Central Ave., Duluth

6:30pm Wed. Dec. 9

E & J Acoustic

EZ Street Saloon 3205 S. County Rd. E., South Range

7-10pm Wed. Dec. 9

Bluegrass Jam

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

8-10pm Wed. Dec. 9

Kroma

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Thursday, Dec. 10th, 2026

6-8pm Thu. Dec. 10

Gordon Thorne

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

6-8pm Thu. Dec. 10

Open mic

Larsmont Trading Post 97 Scenic Dr., Two Harbors

6:30-8pm Thu. Dec. 10

Denfeld Jazz

Wussow's Concert Cafe 324 N. Central Ave., Duluth

7-10pm Thu. Dec. 10

Celtic Jam

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

Friday, Dec. 11th, 2026

5-8pm Fri. Dec. 11

Misisipi Mike

Cedar Lounge/Earth Rider Brewery 1715 N. 3rd St., Superior

6pm Fri. Dec. 11

Tab & Nicole

Remedy Room 1222 Tower Ave., Superior

7pm Fri. Dec. 11

Tommy Wotruba

Belknap Lounge 130 Belknap St., Superior

8pm Fri. Dec. 11

Dave Ujke

Legendary Waters Casino 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff

8-11pm Fri. Dec. 11

Lazy Lightning 420

8:00 PM Show Lazy Lightning 420 is a Duluth-based duo consisting of Marc Gartman and Erik Berry (from Trampled by Turtles) who perform full Grateful Dead concerts by re-creating setlists from Archive.org. The duo uses an array of effects pedals and…

Cedar Lounge/Earth Rider Brewery 1715 N. 3rd St., Superior

Cost: $18-$112

Age: 21+

8pm Fri. Dec. 11

Pronoya, Druid, Kalopsya, Xkwizite, Shadows Of Me

Come throw down Friday Dec. 11th with Pronoya, Druid, Kalopsya, Xkwizite, & Shadows Of Me 🤘 // Doors: 7pm · Music: 8pm // $5 · 21+

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub 2023 W Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $5

Age: 21+

8-11pm Fri. Dec. 11

Salsa Dancing

Fitger's Barrel Room 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

10pm Fri. Dec. 11

Renegade Improv

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Saturday, Dec. 12th, 2026

1-4pm Sat. Dec. 12

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

3-5pm Sat. Dec. 12

Bump Blomberg

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

6pm Sat. Dec. 12

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

7pm Sat. Dec. 12

Shelter & Light

As the days get darker, the St. Scholastica instrumental ensembles present a holiday concert to warm your hearts and lift your spirits. The Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Handbell Ensemble will delight with beloved holiday favorites and inspiring works to prepare you for the season.

College of St. Scholastica Mitchell Auditorium 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: $10 general admission, free for students

8-11pm Sat. Dec. 12

Sophie Hiroko, Cigarette Picnic

Sophie Hiroko was born from the waters of Lake Superior, hailing from the northern shores of Duluth. Inspired by the 90s femme grunge movement, The Velvet Underground and Nirvana, Hiroko's three piece all girl band will rock your socks off. 

Cedar Lounge/Earth Rider Brewery 1715 N. 3rd St., Superior

Cost: $12-$95

Age: 21+

8pm Sat. Dec. 12

Dave Ujke

Legendary Waters Casino 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff

8:30pm Sat. Dec. 12

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

Sunday, Dec. 13th, 2026

1-3pm Sun. Dec. 13

Similar Dogs

Ritual Marketplace 1323 Broadway St., Superior

Monday, Dec. 14th, 2026

6-9pm Mon. Dec. 14

Teague Alexy

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

6:30-8pm Mon. Dec. 14

Duluth Ukulele Community Strum

DUCS jam sessions bring together all types of ukuleles and skill levels of adult players who want to play their ukulele in a fun setting. We will play from The Daily Ukulele Another Year songbook, each person taking a turn in selecting a song for the group to play. Preregister through Duluth Community Education.

Ordean East Middle School 2900 E 4th St., Duluth

Age: 18+

Tuesday, Dec. 15th, 2026

4:30-6:30pm Tue. Dec. 15

Eric Frost

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

6-9pm Tue. Dec. 15

Open stage

Up Yonder on 61 1615 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

6pm Tue. Dec. 15

Old Time Jam

210 Gallery & Art Center 210 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

6-8pm Tue. Dec. 15

In It Together

Oldenburg House 604 Chestnut Ave., Carlton

6-7:30pm Tue. Dec. 15

Bingo, Beer & Gear

Head to the Cedar to play bingo and win prizes! Every Tuesday 6:00-7:30 PM

Cedar Lounge/Earth Rider Brewery 1715 N. 3rd St., Superior

Cost: FREE

6:30-10:30pm Tue. Dec. 15

Twin Ports Comedy: Writing Workshop

Join Twin Ports Comedy in a free space to work on your art every Tuesday! Come join them and make some new laughs! Open Mic to follow 🎙 // 6:30pm · FREE // Find the schedule here: https://www.twinportscomedy.com/workshops

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub 2023 W Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7pm Tue. Dec. 15

44th Annual Messiah Singalong

Join the CSS Music Program, Borealis Chamber Artists, and Twin Ports Choral Project for St. Scholastica’s 44th Annual Messiah Singalong. Warm up those vocal cords and dust off that Messiah score (or borrow a copy at the door) for a joyful evening with Handel’s beloved masterpiece.

College of St. Scholastica Mitchell Auditorium 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

7:30-9:30pm Tue. Dec. 15

The Hot Club of Duluth

Join us in the underground speakeasy every Tuesday night from 7:30-9:30pm for live Gatsby/1920’s Jazz by local band, The Hot Club of Duluth. Also featuring classic silent films up on the big screen. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. The Hot Club of Duluth is a local band that is dedicated to the performance of music of the Golden Age of Jazz. Bringing hot jazz to the people all winter long.

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Wednesday, Dec. 16th, 2026

6-9pm Wed. Dec. 16

Open mic

Wussow's Concert Cafe 324 N. Central Ave., Duluth

7-10pm Wed. Dec. 16

Bluegrass Jam

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

8-10pm Wed. Dec. 16

Kroma

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Thursday, Dec. 17th, 2026

6-8pm Thu. Dec. 17

Gordon Thorne

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

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